VickiLynn - Finding The Balance

[VickiLynn]

My name is Vicki (well, actually Victoria, but thats way too much name for me). I live with my husband and 8-year old son a small farm. Our two older sons have moved out. We used to milk cows, but sold them a few years ago. I really miss that fresh milk, but having our weekends free is a great trade-off.

Ive been lurking here, and have finally joined because Ive been trying for a long time to steer us toward a more self-sufficient and healthier lifestyle, and you guys seem to have the answers to a lot of my questions. Although, your answers often lead to more questions! They also often lead to a lot of laughs! (Laughing with you, not at you).

 

[Javamama]

and from another Vicki

Do you know how hard it is to get tomato stains off a white ceiling

Why, yes I do. Which is precisely why they will become part of the - um, lets call it "natural decor" that my house seems to gather. You know - along with the chicken feathers, dirt from the kids and dog, the bucket of scraps on the counter waiting to go out to the chicken, etc. It all works together.

 

[Aidenbaby]

Welcome to the boards.

Java, is THAT why I have a rabbit in my bedroom right now? LOL Decor?

 

[noobiechickenlady]

I think I already welcomed you, but in case I haven't WELCOME!

Weve increased the garden this year, from three 50 rows to four. It seems like a good idea now, but in July, when its 90 out and I have to weed it, with sweat dripping in my eyes and bugs buzzing around my head, Im sure Ill wonder what WAS I Thinking?!? Ill have to depend on this forum to keep me motivated.

Mulch, woman! Mulch! Ruth Stout was right

 

[Up-the-Creek]

Welcome Vicki! It is always so nice to see new people here.

What kind of chickens did you get??? I love chickens,... I only have 23 right now.

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

welcome!!

and heck, do ahead and laugh AT us.. thats just fine. the more the merrier!

 

[Henrietta23]

Welcome! I have an 8 yo son too. No farm, but a very full backyard.

 

[VickiLynn]

and from another Vicki

Do you know how hard it is to get tomato stains off a white ceiling

Why, yes I do. Which is precisely why they will become part of the - um, lets call it "natural decor" that my house seems to gather. You know - along with the chicken feathers, dirt from the kids and dog, the bucket of scraps on the counter waiting to go out to the chicken, etc. It all works together.

Sounds like you're a member of the "clean enough to be healthy, dirty enough to be happy" club, too. I finally painted over the tomato stains - it looked too much like a crime scene.

 

[VickiLynn]

I think I already welcomed you, but in case I haven't WELCOME!

Weve increased the garden this year, from three 50 rows to four. It seems like a good idea now, but in July, when its 90 out and I have to weed it, with sweat dripping in my eyes and bugs buzzing around my head, Im sure Ill wonder what WAS I Thinking?!? Ill have to depend on this forum to keep me motivated.

Mulch, woman! Mulch! Ruth Stout was right

Yes! Mulch! That will be my mantra.

 

[Farmfresh]

Mulch, woman! Mulch! Ruth Stout was right

I second that motion!!

Welcome to Sufficient Self!!

You already seem to have the mandatory tomato stains on the ceiling, so you will fit right in!!